Magazine Launches Outnumber Closures

Magazine Launches Outnumber Closures

Here’s a few highlights from some recent magazine industry news: [BlockQuote quote=”In the first half of 2013, 97 magazines launched, and 29 closed, according to MediaFinder.com—the largest online database of U.S. and Canadian publications. The top...
Olympians join Granfondo Okanagan

Olympians join Granfondo Okanagan

In Italian, granfondo means ‘great endurance’ and the long distance, mass-participation cycling events have become immensely popular in Europe. The 3rd annual Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan is set for July 7 in Penticton. More than 2,600 riders will...
New on the block

New on the block

Update the touring map. Six more cellars are opening their doors with bold new vintages to tempt your inner taster. While cellar door launches have slowed since 2012, at least six Okanagan Valley wineries have opened or will open tasting rooms in 2013, in addition to...
Air Time

Air Time

We’re proud. Okanagan Magazine editor Laurie Carter is the winner of the Travel Media Association of Canada 2012 award for best action photo. The photo was featured at the top of the adventure section in the Annual Valley Guide. This is the eighth national award...